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syphilis risk

Hi all,
If i engage in protected condom sex with a sex worker ( im a male),
what are my chances of catching Syphilis ? I currently live in a developed nation. should i be tested?
Thanks for your advice.
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appreciate your prompt reply!
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Hi very low risk and to contract it she would need an active open chancre sore and you would need a skin opening for the germs to enter, without either you cant contract it.
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